Motorists are urged to use caution this morning as snow is expected to continue during their morning commute.

The majority of the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs received around .5 inches of snow overnight, causing for some slick road conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. Snow should continue throughout the morning, but not more than an inch is expected.

All crews from the McHenry County Division of Transportation began clearing and salting the roadway at around 3:30 a.m. Friday, said Mark DeVries, county maintenance supervisor.